10en Familiarising yourself with your applianceStandbyThe appliance switches to standby mode if no functionis set or the childproof lock is activated.The brightness of the control panel is dimmed instandby mode.Notes– Different things can be displayed in standby mode.The default setting is the GAGGENAU logo and thetime.– The brightness of the display depends on thevertical viewing angle.– You can change the display and the brightness atany time in the basic settings. ~ "Basic settings"on page 24Activating the applianceTo exit standby mode, you can either▯ Turn the function selector,▯ Touch a control panel,▯ Open or close the door.You can now set the desired function. You can readabout how to set functions in the respective chapters.Notes– When "Standby screen = off" is selected in thebasic settings, you must turn the function selectorto exit standby mode.– The appliance returns to the standby screen if youhave not made any settings for a long time afteractivation.– When the door is open, the interior lightingswitches off after a short time.Additional information ( and )By touching the ( symbol, you can call up additionalinformation. For example, information on the heatingfunction set or on the current temperature of thecooking compartment.Note: During continuous operation, small fluctuations intemperature are normal after the oven has heated up.The ) symbol is displayed for important informationand action prompts.Important information on safety andoperation mode are occasionally shown automatically.These messages either disappear automatically after afew seconds or must be confirmed with ™.Cooling fanYour appliance has a cooling fan. The cooling fanswitches on during operation. Depending on theappliance version, the hot air escapes above or underthe door.After removing cooked food, keep the door closed untilthe appliance cools down. The appliance door must notbe left ajar, as adjoining kitchen furniture may bedamaged. The cooling fan continues to run for a certaintime after operation and then switches off automatically.Caution!Do not cover the ventilation slots. Otherwise, theappliance will overheat.